Controls in detail —continued, Multiple exposure lever (§), Batteries – Nikon F3 User Manual

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CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued-

Multiple exposure lever (§)

Double or multiple exposures are easy to accomplish with

the F3's multiple exposure lever. Follow this procedure:

1. Take the first shot.

2. Then to recock the shutter without advancing the film,

push the multiple exposure lever forward (Fig. 1), and

stroke the advance lever. Immediately the multiple

exposure lever will spring back to its normal position

(Fig. 2). ^

3. Now you're ready to take the second shot on the same

frame. For more than two shots on the same frame, just

repeat the same procedure for each additional ex

posure. When you've finished, simply advance the film
normally to the next frame.

Batteries

When battery power fails, the camera's exposure meter

stops working and the shutter won't work either unless

you use the backup mechanical release lever. For this

reason, it is a good idea to carry an extra set of batteries

with you whenever you set out to take pictures.

Under normal usage, one set of 1.5V silver-oxide

batteries (Eveready EPX76 or eguivalent) will last for

about one year. Try not to touch the

-I-

or — surfaces of the

batteries as this many result in poor electrical contact. If

you do get fingerprints on the battery terminals, wipe

them off with a soft cloth.

At below-freezing temperatures, battery performance

deteriorates. The use of a fresh set of batteries is recom

mended to ensure reliable service at low temperatures.

In extremely cold climates, it is recommended to use the

F3 in conjunction with the MD-4 Motor Drive. With the

motor drive attached, the camera gets all its power from

the batteries in the motor drive. Thus, if you use a NiCd

battery, the camera/motor drive will operate down

to -20°C.

Note:

At ~10°C or below, the LCD may exhibit o slight delay in response

time. This is natural and should be no cause lor concern. However,

exposure to extremely high temperatures (80°C and above) may actually
shorten the life of the LCD.

Note:

While making multiple exposures, the frame counter doesn't

advance.